Getting Involved

Many people would be surprised to learn that the sustainability of our fisheries relies heavily upon the work of volunteers – ordinary West Australians who give their time to promote community support for conserving fish stocks and habitats, take part in fish research projects or provide expertise on advisory committees.

Volunteers
		About our Volunteers
		Fisheries Volunteers
		Research Volunteers - Research Angler Program

		Consultation Committees and how they work
MG 003		A guide for Management and Ministerial Advisory Committees (MACs)		Jan 2003
...More Management Documents

Ministerial and Management Advisory Committees (MACs)
	Statutory Management Advisory Committees
		Rock Lobster Industry Advisory Committee (RLIAC)
		(as per Section 29, Fish Resources Management Act (FRMA) 1994)
		Recreational Fishing Advisory Committee (RFAC)
		(as per Section 33, FRMA 1994)
		Aquaculture Development Council
		(as per Section 37, FRMA 1994)
		Pearling Industry Advisory Committee
		(as per Pearling Act 1990)
	Other Management Advisory Committees
		(as per Sections 41 and 42 of the FRMA 1994)
		Abrolhos Islands MAC (AIMAC)
		Abalone MAC (AbMAC)
		Joint Trawl MAC
		Purse Seine MAC
		WA Demersal Net and Hook Fisheries MAC
		Integrated Fisheries Allocation Advisory Committee (IFAAC)
		Voluntary Fisheries Adjustment Scheme Committee of Management

Regional Recreational Fishing Advisory Committees (RRFACs)
		Carnarvon RRFAC Denham RRFAC East Kimberley RRFAC Esperance/Goldfields RRFAC Exmouth RRFAC Great Southern RRFAC Metropolitan RRFAC Midwest RRFAC Peel RRFAC Pilbara RRFAC South West RRFAC West Kimberley RRFAC